Saturday, June 19, 2010

Style Icon: Olivia Palermo

Classic and contemporary. Feminine and androgynous. Sophisticated and quirky. Looking beyond her work issues on MTV's The City, one would be easily drawn to Olivia Palermo's distinct style that displays a constant play on chic contrasts.

A master at mixing and matching different color palettes, she can throw on an unconventional ensemble and still look completely put together. Here, Olivia also wears a necklace of her own design--a piece from the Roberta Freymann by Olivia Palermocollection.

photo credit: www.zimbio.com

Whether she's strutting down the street in a button-down top, structured skirt and heels or a casual gray suit and flat oxfords, Olivia always exudes a natural sophistication.

photo credit: www.zimbio.com and celebrity-gossip.net

Olivia's shoe closet isn't limited to the staples, either. She slips into the occasional pair of sneakers and leopard print ballet flats as well. For casual days, she can go from sporty (above, left) to glam (above, right) with basic pieces spiced up with accessories.

photo credit: www.style.com and www.zimbio.com

Her wardrobe is infused with frills and florals, too. Above, Olivia takes on softer silhouettes and dainty pieces.

Trimming down the photos for this post was difficult because this lady has tons of snazzy shots I couldn't help but snap up. I'm already excited to post a part two!

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Therese San Diego is a writer, editor, and research associate at the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication. She also writes freelance for print and online magazines; keeps a blog, The CityLifeStylist.com; and teaches research writing to college students. Poetry is her magic potion, guzzled in multiple doses daily.